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Council re‑adopts subdivision ordinance to front‑load infrastructure info; roll call records ayes
Summary
Council voted to adopt a subdivision ordinance designed to 'front‑load' infrastructure requirements to comply with state code changes; a motion was made, seconded and approved by roll call with multiple 'aye' votes recorded.
Council revisited a previously passed subdivision ordinance to correct an exhibit and ensure the ordinance front‑loads infrastructure information required by recent state code changes. Staff explained the revised exhibit reflects the council’s intent to require more complete initial submittals so staff and the community have sufficient time to review infrastructure plans.
An unnamed council member moved to adopt the ordinance "as presented tonight" and another council member seconded. The chair ordered a roll‑call vote. Multiple affirmative responses were recorded, including named votes: "Joe Joe Smolka, aye," "Catherine Harris, aye," "Jennifer Hawks, aye," and "David Brims, aye." The motion carried.
Council members discussed follow‑up work to ensure the ordinance aligns with engineering standards, limits of disturbance, slope controls and other technical code elements; staff and council suggested meeting with the MSD liaison and current planning staff to address any implementation edits before comprehensive code updates are completed.
